< Back Ron Mattie - Kudan (9th Dan) Chief Instructor Sensei Mattie started Wado-Kai Karate in the yearly 1970’s at the Welland Wado-Kai Karate Club. He was influenced to join by Sensei Denis Labbé. Sensei Labbé and Sensei Mattie along with the late Sensei Peter Ciolfi were among three of the top competitors through out the 70‘s and 80’s. Sensei Mattie taught many of Hanshi Shintani’s monthly black belt classes at the Japanese Culture center in Hamilton as well as traveling across Canada conducting karate workshops. After Hanshi Shintani’s passing in 2000, Sensei Mattie was appointed Chief instructor of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation. He still travels across Canada as well as other countries holding clinics for vary martial art groups. Sensei Mattie is also the SWKKF National Team coach. With the help of many instructors in the organization, the team excelled internationally and is reaching the goals that were set by Hanshi Shintani. Ron’s two children are also both in martial arts. His daughter Ronnie-Kay, a firefighter for the Niagara Falls Fire Department, is a black belt belt in Kickboxing and an orange belt in Jujitsu. His son Chad is a black belt in both kickboxing and Jujitsu. Sensei Mattie along with Sensei Labbé, has also been involved in Schutzhund training. This is a type of sport protection dog training. They both competed in the late 70’s and early 80’s across Canada and won many championships with their German Shepherd dogs. Recently, Sensei Mattie received his 8th dan and was appointed vice president and chief technical director for Wado in Canada under the World Traditional Karate Association (WTKA) for Canada. Sensei Ron received the rank of Hachidan from Otsuka Sensei Sr. of the All Japan Karate-do Federation, prior to his death, at the request of Hanshi Sensei coming into effect September 05, 2009 and subsequently awarded Kudan (9th Dan ) rank from the World Traditional Karate Association in November 2020 and Kudan (9th Dan) from the SWKKF Senate in December 2020. Sensei Ron Mattie is married and still resides in Welland Ontario. From Sensei Ron - A lesson in karate I remember Sensei Shintani saying: “The 1st technical thing you learn in karate is how to make a proper fist. Years later, the student wants to learn more katas and other kumite drills, and yet they still haven’t learnt the simplest lesson, how to make a proper fist.” For a more detailed biography of Sensei Ron Mattie as well as some personal stories of his training with Sensei Shintani please read the article in the July 2006 Harmonizer. Sensei Ron has produced the "5 Rules of Karate" video series. To view these follow this link: rmattie@shintani.ca +1 (905) 736-0943

(480) 329-4281 < Back S.E.T. Martial Arts Donald Pugh (480) 329-4281 info@setmartialarts.com Address 13430 North Dysart Road suite 180, Surprise, AZ, USA Surprise, AZ, USA Practice Times Wednesday 5:30, Friday 6:00, Saturday 12:00 Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

< Back Brian Chmay - Hachidan (8th Dan). Senate Advisor Sensei Brian Chmay started karate in 1976 under Sensei Dan Davies. Sensei Dan’s dojo was on Parkdale Ave in Hamilton. Shortly afterwards, Sensei Shintani started a dojo in Hamilton, ON, a few blocks away. Sensei Dan decided that since Sensei Shintani was so close, that he would close down his club and all would all work out directly under Sensei Shintani. Sensei Shintani later moved from his Hamilton dojo to the Japanese Culture Center (also in Hamilton). This is when Sensei Brian (at a green belt level) first met Sensei Brad Cosby. Sensei Brian was very pleased when Sensei Shintani opened up a club in St Catharines, ON. Sensei Shintani was also teaching karate at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON – Sensei Brian was working out 3 to 4 times a week between these three clubs with the occasional work out with Sensei in Grimsby. Sensei Brian received his Shodan rank in 1980 and continue to work out in both locations in St. Catharines, ON. Sensei Shintani assigned Sensei Brian to teach the Brock University karate classes after his Shodan grading; he taught for the full academic year. In 1981, Sensei Shintani moved from Grimsby to Hamilton leaving Sensei Brian to run the Grimsby, ON club. At this time, the Grimbsy club was running one day a week. Soon afterwards, Sensei Brad Cosby joined with Sensei Brian and they started running two workouts a week in Grimsby. This was the beginning of the “ Grimsby Beach Wado Kai ” dojo. Sensei Brian and Sensei Brad led by example by participating in all SWKKF events and tournaments. Sensei Brad and Sensei Brian continued to run the Grimsby Beach Wado Kai until August 2007 when the town of Grimsby allocated the Community Centre to other interests. Sensei Brian has been involved in the SWKKF in many different areas: Niagara Regional Representative Mentor for Sensei Mike Cocco (Head Instructor NOTL Wado Kai) Mentor for Sensei Steve Bone (Head Instructor Grimsby club) Mentor for Sensei Brian Julien (Instructor Timmins Wado Kai club) Assistant Shindo instructor for the Welland Shindo club Assistant Financial Committee member under Sensei Brad Cosby Shindo Committee member Throughout the years, Sensei Brian has had the opportunity to meet and work out with “many fine people belonging in our organization”. During his employment with the Canadian Welding Bureau (which sent him across Canada to present courses) he had the opportunity to work out with members of the Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Vancouver Wado Kai clubs. Sensei Brian’s daughter Michelle and my son Michael are also involved with the SWKKF. “ It is encouraging to see them taking an active role in their clubs. It gives me great pleasure watching them gaining experience and recognition among their fellow black belts. They belong to the new generation of black belts, very keen and dedicated to the teachings of Sensei Shintani. ” Sensei Brian is an advisor to the senate. Sensei Brian was awarded Hachidan (8th Dan) from the SWKKF senate in December 2022.

(705) 943-6697 < Back Michpicoten Wado Kai Karate Sensei Matt Larrett (705) 943-6697 mr.larrett@gmail.com Address 51 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, ON, Canada Wawa, ON , Canada P0S1K0 Practice Times Monday/Thursday - Family Class - 6:30-7:15 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Monday/Thursday - Adult Class - 7:00-8:30 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

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(780) 961-3538 < Back Vimy Wado Kai Sensei Ian Shank (780) 961-3538 ilshank@mcsnet.ca Address 5016 50 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, Canada Vimy, AB, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - 7:00-8:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(705) 786-0437 < Back Mariposa Wado Kai Karate Sensei Beverly Beuemann-King (705) 786-0437 mariposawadokai@gmail.com Address 755 Eldon Road, Oakwood, ON, Canada Mariposa, ON, Canada K0M 2M0 Practice Times Wednesday - 5-9 yrs - 6:00-6:45 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Wednesday - Youth-Up - 6:45-7:45 pm / Kata Work - 7:45-8:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

< Back Riverbend Karate Association Sensei Doug Wiltshire contactus@riverbend-karate.com Address 750 Leger Way Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada Practice Times Sunday - 11:00-12:50 pm Terwillegar Community Recreation Center Monday - 6:00-07:50 pm Archbishop Joseph Macneil School Wednesday - 6:00-07:50 pm St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary/Junior High School Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(905) 359-0975 < Back Manitouwadge Wado Kai Sempi Jennifer Gray (905) 359-0975 nifer@electricmousefarms.ca Address 23 Manitou Rd, Manitouwadge, ON, Canada Manitouwadge, ON, Canada Practice Times Tuesday - 4:00-5:30 pm / Friday - 6:00-8:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(705) 429-9622 < Back Wasaga Beach Wado Kai Sensei Karen Storing (705) 429-9622 Address Wasaga Beach, ON, Canada Wasaga Beach, ON, Canada Practice Times Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

< Back Jim Atkinson - Hachidan (8th Dan) Vice President & Secretary Sensei Jim started his karate career in 1981 at the Simcoe South Club under the instruction of Sensei Bruce Perkins. He was graded to Shodan in 1987 and in June 2021 received the rank of Hachidan (8th Dan) from the SWKKF Senate and in December 2021, received the rank of Hachidan (8th Dan) from the World Traditional Karate Association. Sensei Jim has been the head instructor of Delhi Wado Kai since 1992. Sensei Jim has been very active in the SWKKF. He worked with Sensei Bruce Perkins to develop the SWKKF scholarship fund and was a member of the first Shindo committee, which has worked to develop the Shindo program within the federation. Sensei Jim was also involved in the production of Volumes 1 and 2 of the Kata DVD's as well as all 3 Shindo DVD's. Sensei Jim was the Ontario provincial representative for a lengthy time until being appointed to the Senate. Sensei Jim is currently the Vice President and Secretary of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation and the Chair of the Shindo Federation of North America. jatkinson@shintani.ca +1 (519) 428-8406

< Back Living Skies Wado Kai Karate Sensei Lazlo Veszi club@livingskieswadokai.com Address 25 22 St E, Saskatoon, SK, Canada Saskatoon, SK, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - 7:00-8:00 pm (Family) - Central Standard Time Tuesday/Thurdsay - 8:00-9:30 pm (Adult/Advanced) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next